One of the best schools I have gone to! Made plenty of friends there and would always recommend this school to anyone.I went through 7 of the 8 years (skipped year 6) there, and loved it. They have so many different strategies in place for each student. Looking forward to seeing the renovations once they’re complete!

We love Oakwood! It was a game changer for our family when we transferred there after two tough years in public school. My son instantly felt at home and it has been incredible to see his confidence and learning grow each year. Every year weve had a great teacher team that has supported him in his social-emotional growth and in his academics - helping him learn strategies that work especially for him.This year was no different - even with distance learning Oakwood continued to help my son engage on learning materials and with his peers. They quickly transitioned to online classes, gave my son a set schedule to provide predictability, and continued his coursework, including art, music and PE. He had OT online and tools were sent to our house so he was prepared for class. He learned new material, became a pro at google classroom, and had enough work to keep him engaged and learning. It wasnt the year any of us planned, but Oakwood certainly made the best of it and my son is sad to see the school year end. He loves school!

Oakwood changed our familys life. We were losing our joyful, curious child to a painful IEP process and unprepared school system. Her confidence dropped and anxiety increased in public school because they were not meeting her needs. We are so thankful we found Oakwood. It is full of empathetic, skilled educators that meet the children where they are and equip them with strategies so they can become independent, confident learners. Oakwood is unmatched when it comes to helping kids with dyslexia, dyscalculia, and ADHD. They also focus on the importance of life skills and building strong social relationships. Our child went from refusing school and feeling like she had no friends to loving Oakwood, all her teachers, and forming close friendships. Birthday party and playdate invites went up and our child no longer feels isolated. In turn, our family is less stressed and more connected. Oakwood has truly transformed our childs life and trajectory and we will be forever grateful. I cannot recommend the school enough.

Our son thrived at Oakwood - He is a struggling reader with severe dyslexia. Thanks to the small class sizes and trained staff, he is on grade level in his classes (with the exception of reading) which never would have happened in our local school. He is a confident learner, ready for high school!!

After 8 years at Oakwood, my son recently started 9th grade at an area college prep school. Although I already thought the world of Oakwood, I was thrilled and amazed to see how well prepared he was for high school. I am now able to norm his skill level against typically developing students, and am so grateful to realize his abilities are certainly on par with, and in many areas beyond, those of his peers. Oakwood is an excellent educational experience for any student. We initially went to Oakwood to protect my sons self-image and grow his confidence as he learned to cope with his learning differences, and we ended up with a strong learner well-equipped to handle the demands of a college prep curriculum.

Really good school. Enjoyed my two years there.

The Oakwood School is an outstanding K-8 coed day school for children with learning differences. As a child psychologist, I have been recommending Oakwood to Northern Virginia families living closer to DC for over a decade now. In addition to their strong reading, writing and math curriculum, their Team Model Concept and Social Affective Program allow for more focused individualized educational support for each of their students unique learning strengths and challenges. This is a family run school, not a corporately run one, and the warmth and care that goes along with that is invaluable for children and rare these days. I, myself, experienced that warmth and care as a professional when I presented this past Wednesday evening as a speaker by invitation of The Oakwood School Parent Association. Mr. Lane McIntyre, the Associate Director of Oakwood School, along with Ms. Lee Lynch and Ms. Muriel Jedlicka of the Oakwood Team, were on hand to assist me in my presentation. Their warm welcome was appreciated, but more importantly, their involvement during and after my presentation contributed to a rich and thought provoking discussion for those in attendance. Keep up the great work Oakwood, and I will continue to spread the word in support of your fine school.Michael Oberschneider, Psy.D., NCCE, NCPCFounder and DirectorAshburn Psychological and Psychiatric Services

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